6.2. SR 07-21-2008 - Laserfiche WebLink

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made the difficult decision to reduce the organization's 2008 staff by four positions from the previous year. Still, a smaller overall Club staff faces the challenge of providing the same services and supervision to a larger number of members. 2. Overall goal(s) of the organization for the funding period. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Elk River' continuing goals this year are to maintain its consistent, effective programs and to retain and train its quality staff. To support expanded. programs and ensure its continued availability to the youth of Elk River, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elk River must broaden its funding base. Key focus areas related to these goals are Organization Growth, Targeted Funding, Board Development, Budget Process and Ensure Save Environment-all of which were also identified as critical issues in the organization's strategic plan. Teen Programming -Adequate orientation, training, recognition, compensation, and opportunities for advancement must be provided for staffs, which are the front line of the organization and the key to providing members with a safe and stable presence. In addition, the organization must expand its Teen program to provide better support for its Teenagers in this time of need and increased membership. Cultural Celebrations -Though many requests form neighborhoods and other community partners,. the organization's has identified a need for Cultural Celebrations and parent involvement. Programs and activities are needed to develop cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation. Before considering expansion, the organization must be certain that the future of its existing staff, programs, and facilities is secure. Given that the Clubs' budget is composed almost entirely of salaries/wages and facilities-related expenses and the organization is committed to high safety and program quality standards, it would be difficult for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elk River to maintain all of its facilities and programs if additional budget cuts were required. Partnership -Many people in the Elk River are unaware of the organization's purpose or only recognize it for its social programs. In reality the Clubs deliver strong programs supported by a progressive youth development strategy. This impacts the organization's ability to effectively serve more youth and community members. Improved communications are a critical step in enabling the Clubs to maintain existing relationships with fenders and to broaden its donor base, which is why the Clubs will continue to build upon the relationship with the City of Elk River. In addition to the above goals, the organization will continue to work toward strategic plan objectives falling outside of these focus areas. 3. Objectives or ways in which you will meet the goal(s). Teen Programming -This funding period, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elk River will hire a Teen Coordinator, which will conduct Teen programming. This individual will developed a formalized plan for recruitment and ongoing support of teen services for the community of Elk River. The organization will provide leadership opportunities, teen dances, field trips, etc. This local Boys & Girls Club Professional will have a presence in Lion's Park and address the need for positive teen involvement as well. Weather permitting; a weekly activity will be provided in Lion's Park or Trout Brook area once a week to engage teenagers to get involved with their community or local Boys & Girls Club. The Teen Coordinator will also build relationships with neighborhood groups, faith-based organizations and local schools to fill the "gap" and maintain a diverse teenage membership.